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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,163.64, 24,245.78 and 5,070.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,163.64, 24,245.78 and 5,070.69 is: 7,606.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,163.64 : 24,245.78 = 5,070.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,163.64/24,245.78 = 5,070.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,163.64x = 24,245.78 × 5,070.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,163.64x = 122,942,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,942,808.83/16,163.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,606.13

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